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NAASE’s Blog is a curated resource for sales engineers, presales professionals, technical sales leaders, and others working at the intersection of technology, customers, and revenue. We publish practical articles, field perspectives, interviews, and member insights on sales methods, demos, POCs, business value, customer engagement, sales AI, communication, leadership, career growth, and the evolving role of the SE.

Article contributions are currently limited to NAASE Pro Members and contributors specifically invited by the NAASE team. This page is not used for company job postings, although we may publish editorial content about career development, interviewing, hiring trends, and the broader SE job market.

Sales engineers work under many titles, including solutions engineer, presales engineer, solutions consultant, technical sales representative, application engineer, specification sales representative, territory representative, and manufacturer’s representative. Across industries, they help customers understand complex products, evaluate fit, build trust, and connect technical capabilities to business outcomes.

Advice for a Successful Sales Engineering Career
Ken Lambert
December 4, 2022
Advice for a Successful Sales Engineering Career
Since the launch of NAASE about 2 ½ years ago, we have published several articles and interviews about what is important for a...
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No one said, “I want to be an SE when I grow up”
Blake Chandler
September 13, 2022
No one said, “I want to be an SE when I grow up”
All right, stop whatcha doin, ’cause I’m about to ruin. Well, I hope I don’t ruin. When I was first approached to write...
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Does Spelling Still Matter in 2022?
Ken Lambert
March 3, 2022
Does Spelling Still Matter in 2022?
A few days ago I noticed a post on LinkedIn by a professional there, insinuating that spelling is not a big deal, and...
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Social Confidence in the World of Technology
Eva Helen
January 25, 2022
Social Confidence in the World of Technology
I used to cry because I’m not a sales engineer. I considered going back to school, pretty much every week. Every time, my...
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Sales Training – Beyond the Dreaded Role Play
Roger McNamara
September 14, 2021
Sales Training – Beyond the Dreaded Role Play
Often, at the end of a sales training meeting, there would be time allocated for role plays with fellow colleagues.  I always dreaded these...
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Job Crafting: Strategies to Improve Life at Work
Olivia Brito
March 21, 2021
Job Crafting: Strategies to Improve Life at Work
Uncertain times like the present can add challenges to our work-life balance, hinder wellbeing and if left unattended could lead to burnout and...
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When confidence feels elusive
Misha Bartlett
January 13, 2021
When confidence feels elusive
When you are stepping into a new leadership role or taking on new challenges, you may start to doubt your capabilities or feel...
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How Self-Limiting Obstructive Beliefs (SLOBs) Sabotage the Sales Cycle
Jay Spielvogel
December 17, 2020
How Self-Limiting Obstructive Beliefs (SLOBs) Sabotage the Sales Cycle
“The economy is hurting us” “Our solutions are too expensive” “We need better marketing, website, social media and brochures” “Our competition has better...
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